RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has gotten financing from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It intends to apply part of the proceeds for seeking advice from services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will assist the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task effectively.


The task will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in creating a structure for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, focused on helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and boost the abilities of workers through certified college certification.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are suggested in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now welcomes qualified individuals ("Consultants") to indicate their interest in offering the Services. Intrigued Consultants should provide information showing that they have actually the required qualifications and appropriate experience to perform the Services (connect a Cover Letter of no greater than 4 (4) pages dealing with the mandatory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, similar conditions, and so on). Firms' personnel may express interest through the employing company for the project. In such a situation, only the experience and certifications of people will be considered in the choice process. The criteria for electing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience designing and
executing RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, consisting of government. agencies, TVET institutions, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Capability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and construct effective team relationships with customers and appropriate stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 modified November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. Additional info can be gotten at the address listed below throughout workplace hours, 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest should be
delivered in a written form to the address listed below (face to face or by e-mail )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line needs to state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -full name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The fourth
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has just recently occurred at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(rmi national training council ). This important training was arranged by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training aimed to empower women and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training enhances a commitment to boosting RMI's water security and neighborhood strength versus climate change impacts, especially women

and youth, ensuring that nobody is left. The training invited individuals from all 24 atolls and featured resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, highlighted the significance of collective action in constructing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and collaborate. As we deal with the obstacles presented by climate change, comprehending its effect on our water resources is vital for enhancing the wellness of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the essential role of females and youth in dealing with climate-related difficulties."This workshop unifies us from different communities to attend to the pressing concerns we face today, including climate-related obstacles, especially on our water resources."We wish to stress the crucial function of females and youth in this job as your involvement is instrumental to its success and beyond, "she said.
The very first day of the workshop covered critical problems associated with gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It included discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of environment modification on water security and the out of proportion effects on vulnerable groups. The value of incorporating gender equality and social addition into all project aspects was also gone over. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, stressing the need for detailed security of vulnerable populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop dealt with gender-based violence, highlighting the various kinds that can arise in disaster circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a concentrate on sanitation and health and their essential role in health, livelihoods, school presence, dignity, and building durable neighborhoods. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are essential to the success of the ACWA project. More significantly, you are the champs and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he stated. Throughout the workshop, participants went to Rongrong Island and examined the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The installation is a crucial component of the project, complemented by support from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The visit served as a valuable firsthand experience of the positive impact of the ACWA task on the neighborhood and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the project when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the guest speakers, group activities, and the site visit. I now comprehend the importance of clean water and how to sanitize it. I'm thrilled about the ACWA project concerning Jabat and all set to assist when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website planner from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his excitement."The workshop and website see improved my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank installation.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand offered me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this knowledge with my community, "he stated. By the workshop's end, participants were better geared up to comprehend climate modification and its local effects, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, especially in water security, and utilize brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods positively. ACWA is enabled thanks to the assistance of the Green Climate

Fund, with the project co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Evaluates the efficiency of the project and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the unique examination research study on Millennium Development Goals. The low academic attainment and scarcity of Marshallese skilled workers were mostly due to the low quality of basic education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weak points in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high unemployment because of constrained private sector development and federal government downsizing. Joblessness was especially high among the youth and ladies in the outer islands. Suitable regional experienced workers for existing job vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of properly skilled foreign workers. Thus, there was a mismatch in between readily available tasks and skills of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to offer trained employees needed for sustained economic and social development. This was to be achieved through an integrated nationwide skills training system. The project included four elements: development of a career awareness program, abilities training enhancement, improved abilities training opportunities for women and youth, and institutional conditioning. The anticipated result was increased income-generating chances and employment for students, particularly women and youth in the external islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited development was accomplished in making the job responsive to the requirements of its beneficiaries and private-sector companies. The long-standing weak point of bad numeracy and literacy competencies
amongst public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially attributed to the poor quality of fundamental education. The job was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the requirements of the labour market. The status of the technical and vocational education training system has actually stayed basically the same after task completion. The study advanced that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through consultation and policy dialogue, to follow through on the federal government's
dedication to establishing a devoted labour details system to connect technical and occupation education training program offerings with market need. Although the task established a labour market information system, in the absence of internal personnel ability at the National Training Council, it was not completely operational.